apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 

-ˈpa-rənt

: it seems apparent

—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known

an apparently happy marriage

The window had apparently been forced open.

Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.

Synonyms

• evidently
• ostensibly
• ostensively
• presumably
• putatively
• seemingly
• supposedly

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mariners have the biggest need at first base, but don’t have the dough, apparently, to address it. —Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Stephanopoulos, though, is apparently sticking with ABC — at least for now — after the network's $15 million settlement involving his comments about President Donald Trump. —Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025

Commissioner Eric James cautioned his colleagues against being swayed by the images of other apparently non-conforming driveways. —Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025

Elphaba defied gravity, but the Academy apparently defied Michelle Yeoh's wishes for her Wicked helmer Jon M. Chu to score a Best Director nomination at the Oscars. —EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aparenly, apparently "clearly, plainly," from apparaunt, apparent apparent + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē 

-ˈper-

: it seems apparent : evidently

the door had apparently been forced open

apparently, we're supposed to wait here